St Helens miss playoff series after 48-10 loss to Leigh

St Helens finished their 2026 season without a playoff berth after losing 48-10 to Leigh on September 4. The defeat confirms that the club will miss the end-of-season playoffs for the first time since 1962. St Helens had participated in every playoff series throughout the history of the Super League and previously secured 10 titles during the summer era. Leigh capitalized on the match with a dominant performance while also announcing a contract extension for Charnley, who recorded a score during the game. The result ends a period of historical post-season qualification for St Helens as the club failed to overcome their difficulties throughout the year. The defeat leaves the team outside the competition standings as the playoff series proceeds without them.

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